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D. Taylor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02118

Abstract

Oral history interview with D. Taylor conducted by Claytee White on July 25, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Taylor recalls the 1984 Culinary Workers Union Local 226 citywide strike for improved health coverage for employees. He also talks about the history of the labor union, its leadership, and the union representative structure giving a larger voice to the racially diverse workforce in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Hacienda history

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Richard B. Taylor Papers

Archival Component

Company history

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Hughes Electronics Corporation Records

Archival Component

Oral histories

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Anna Dean Kepper Papers

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Organization History

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Desert Experience Records

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Family Histories

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Archival Component

Will Provance oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02745

Abstract

Oral history interview with Will Provance conducted by David Schwartz on July 14, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Provance discusses his various roles in the gaming industry the difference between managing slot machines in his earlier positions and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in his current position in Ohio. He also discusses what he believes makes a good slot floor and how slot operations has changed since he started in the industry.

Archival Collection

Nevada history

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File

Archival Collection

Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada

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D. L. Newell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01376

Abstract

Oral history interview with D. L. Newell conducted by Paula Sue Curry on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Newell describes life in Henderson, Nevada during the 1950s and how the city has changed. Newell discusses the companies that established chemical and metal plants in Henderson, how the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada affected Henderson, and the history of gambling in Southern Nevada. He also talks about mining, medical care available in Henderson, local celebrations, and pollution caused by chemical and metal plants.

Archival Collection

History, 1970

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada

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